Oahu Weather Forecast for May 27, 2026

Oahu Weather Forecast for May 27, 2026

High pressure ridging will generally influence island weather behavior the next several days. A weak low will approach Hawaii from the west today and pass over...

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Oahu Surf Forecast for May 27, 2026
Oahu Surf Forecast for May 27, 2026

A small, long-period northwest swell will peak this morning for Kauai and Oahu, and later this afternoon and tonight for Maui and the Big Island as it...

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Oahu News:

Amazon planning a massive fulfillment center in Kalaeloa in 2029 promises to bring 1,000 jobs and same-day delivery to West Oahu, though some local businesses express concern. In law enforcement news, the HPD Commission selects David Lazar as next Honolulu Police chief, choosing him over two other finalists. The Hawaii International Film Festival expands its Producers Lab to support up-and-coming filmmakers year-round. Memorial Day ceremonies were held across Oahu with officials honoring fallen heroes at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, as detailed in Memorial Day ceremonies held across Oahu. Meanwhile, the search resumes for a missing jet ski operator off Oahu’s North Shore with the Coast Guard continuing efforts at first light. Additionally, city crews are set to begin curb and ramp improvements on sidewalks throughout neighborhoods like Aiea, Makiki, and Kailua, according to City to begin curb and ramp work on sidewalks across Oahu.

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New hotel zoning clears Council committee, 6-1, despite planning commissions’ opposition

The Maui County Council’s Housing and Land Use Committee voted 6-1 Tuesday to advance new hotel zoning districts for thousands of short-term vacation rentals facing a county-mandated phase-out—overriding unanimous rejection from all three county planning commissions.

Maui Fire Department requests community input

The Maui County Department of Fire and Public Safety is seeking community input as a part of our Community Risk and Preparedness Initiative. This process helps create a data-driven foundation to help guide future planning, improve emergency response, and enhance community resilience across Maui.

Washington man formally charged by Information with allegedly harassing an endangered monk seal on Maui

United States Attorney Ken Sorenson announced that Igor Mykhaylovych Lytvynchuk, 38, of Covington, Washington, was charged by Information today, May 26, 2026, for allegedly throwing a large rock at the seal’s head, in violation of the Endangered Species Act and Marine Mammal Protection Act.

June 2 candidate filing deadline is just days away

The deadline to file as a candidate for the 2026 Elections is Tuesday, June 2, by 4:30 p.m., leaving potential candidates just 5 business days to complete the process. The Maui County Office of the County Clerk, Elections Division, strongly encourages candidates to book a filing appointment by calling 808-270-7749. Timeslots are filling quickly.

Hawai‘i State Department of Health calls attention to vaping’s impact on mental health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and the Hawai‘i State Department of Health is highlighting the growing connection between nicotine use and mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, and lowered self-confidence, noting that nicotine use can contribute to or intensify these symptoms over time.

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Pacific Missile Range Facility Mālama ʻĀina Day empowers students with hands-on conservation learning

This year’s theme was “Planet vs. Plastics," with hands-on presentations and activities for the West Kauaʻi fourth-graders in attendance, covering various topics such as plastic waste recycling, meteorology, wildlife protection, energy conservation and more.

Community invited to attend Nā Ala Hele Program Plan meeting

In April, the Department of Land and Natural Resources released a draft of the Program Plan Update.

Pothole repairs prompt temporary closure at Keālia Beach entrance

There will be restricted access near the lifeguard tower this week for the repair of potholes.

Kauai Weather Forecast for May 27, 2026

A high pressure ridge north of the state will maintain trade winds over the region through much of the week. Some weakening in the trades is expected by the...

Kauai Surf Forecast for May 27, 2026

The current south swell will continue to fade while the next pulse of south swell energy arrives tonight, providing a slight boost to south shore surf...

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Community invited to learn more about draft Nā Ala Hele Program Plan

In April, the Department of Land and Natural Resources released a draft of the Program Plan Update.

‘Lives are devastated’: Extent of damages from South Kona quake continue to come into focus

Hawai‘i County Civil Defense reports to Honolulu media outlet that it had received 143 damage reports — 34 of which were for major damage, including 5 homes destroyed — from the magnitude-6.0 earthquake that struck shortly before 10 p.m. Friday, May 22, on west side of Big Island.

13 lane closures scheduled through May 29 on Big Island state roadways

Lane closure schedules can change at any time without notice. All projects are weather permitting.

Experience java jumpin’ fun this June during annual Kaʻū Coffee Festival

Sip, savor and enjoy the unique coffee and regional flavor of the Big Island's most southern district during the 17th annual festival from June 14-20.

2 elderly men found dead under suspicious circumstances less than day apart at different homes on same Puna road

Autopsies will be performed Wednesday, May 27, on both victims to determine the exact causes of death for the men discovered deceased in separate incidents on Papaya Farms Road; investigations into both deaths are active and ongoing.